Authorities said Thursday that 22-year-old Gerry Branner, of Westwood, fled from a car stopped Nov. 21 as part of an undercover drug operation.

Police said he pointed a gun as he fled on foot, and Officer Orlando Smith fired at least one shot at him.

Officers weren't sure whether Branner was struck by the gunfire.

Investigators said Smith fatally shot 19-year-old Dontez O'Neal and wounded Bobby Mathews, who officers said had sold heroin a short time earlier to undercover officers.

Mathews was indicted Thursday on seven drug charges, one count of involuntary manslaughter and two weapons charges. He remained jailed on drug charges Thursday night.

Branner was indicted on four counts, including murder.

Police said they pursued a car Wednesday night that they believed Branner may have been riding in, but they said the suspect apparently realized he was being followed and jumped from the vehicle at a BP station on Mitchell Avenue and ran away.

Officers said Branner ran behind a nearby auto dealership and may have fled into Mill Creek. K-9 units were sent to the area.

He was also wanted on open warrants for drug trafficking, weapons violations, criminal damaging, unauthorized use of property and assault.

Officers arrested Branner on Thursday evening in the 1000 block of Burton Avenue.

Police said Branner is no stranger to crime. They said several cases involving drugs, guns and violence are tied Branner.

"That's a dangerous person to be on the street," said Ozie Davis, of the Avondale Community Council. "It's very good that he is off the streets, sad that such young people are involved in these types of situations."

Police patrolled the streets of Avondale Thursday night, but many in the community are trying to take things in their own hands by giving youth options and something positive to do.

Soon, the local recreation center will be open later.

"There is a concerted push to keep the teens off the streets and in the building," said Karen Williams, of the Cincinnati Recreation Commission. "We are reorganizing our programming and changing our hours to reflect that."